Kieryn Abernathy puts up a shot over a Farmington defender. [Photo by Jaxon Janey of The Kewanee Voice Student Journalism Program]

***Dillon Price is a participant of The Kewanee Voice Student Journalism Program, funded by the Harry Anderson Memorial Trust.

Kewanee High School’s Boiler Girls hosted the Farmington Farmers on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 1, and won by a score of 55-17.

Annemarie Campbell looks to up a shot. [Photo by Jaxon Janey of The Kewanee Voice Student Journalism Program]

Despite senior Tejhiana Amos being sidelined due to injury, Kewanee got off to a fast start, led by sophomore Damaris Diaz’s 10 first-quarter points. 

Combined with Kewanee’s sound defense, the Boiler Girls took a 16-2 lead into the second quarter, where they expanded their lead to 30-4.

Sophomore Bailey VanWinkle drives to the basket, followed by fellow sophomore Damaris Diaz. [Photo by Dillon Price of The Kewanee Voice Student Journalism Program]

Kewanee let off the gas in the second half but held their lead, winning the turnover battle 25-9 while also out-rebounding the Farmers 24-14. The Boiler Girls are now 17-9 on the year. 

Sophomore Ahahi Guererro Lopez looks to pass to a teammate. [Photo by Dillon Price of The Kewanee Voice Student Journalism Program]

Kewanee’s JV team was also in action and won 49 to 14.

Senior Mya Dearing chipped in six points for the Boiler Girls. [Photo by Dillon Price of The Kewanee Voice Student Journalism Program]

Points

Damaris Diaz: 16

Bailey VanWinkle: 12

Audrey Clucas: 6 

Mya Dearing: 6

Kieryn Abernathy: 6

 Senior Stardeja Jordan drives between two Farmington defenders. [Photo by Jaxon Janey of The Kewanee Voice Student Journalism Program]

The Boiler Girls will be back in action on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m., hosting the Orion Lady Chargers in Brockman Gym. The JV game has been canceled. 

The next day, KHS will face off against Sterling Newman at 7 p.m. on the Comets’ home court.